Themes of Work

Healing Through Remembering works in five key areas identified through Public Consultation in 2001 and 2002: Storytelling, Truth Recovery and Acknowledgement, Living Memorial Museum, Day of Reflection and Commemoration. Five Sub Groups were established to undertake work on the individual recommendations made in the 2002 Report with regards their feasibility, viability and usefulness to the process of remembering the conflict in and about Northern Ireland. The work of Healing Through Remembering continues to be informed by these overlapping areas.

Storytelling

PROPOSAL: Development of a network linking personal narrative and storytelling projects and archives related to the conflict. This will include support for repositories for stories and narratives thereby enabling wider audience engagement.

Day of Reflection

PROPOSAL: Wider support for the 21st June to be annually marked as a Day of Reflection on the impact and effect of the conflict in and about Northern Ireland.

Commemoration

PROPOSAL: All groups and organisations organising potentially contentious commemorative events or activities in the public space should ensure that they are run according to their own publically available Code of Conduct.

Truth Recovery & Acknowledgement

PROPOSAL: Develop a comprehensive framework for truth recovery which can uncover as much information as possible to support people who have been most impacted by the past.

PROPOSAL: Develop an agreed process that allows for groups/organisations to make statements of acknowledgement relating to their role in the conflict in and about Northern Ireland. This process will have an element of genuine engagement with the potential audience, demonstrate sincerity of intent and a commitment to a peaceful future.

Living Memorial Museum

PROPOSAL: The creation of a living memorial museum which represents a diverse range of both the experinces and perspectives of the everyday experience of the conflict in and about Northern Ireland and the steps to peace. This museum will provide an opportunity to gain new knowledge and perspectives; and act as a signpost to other museums, memorials, tours and collections.